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1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents

The 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents is a notable die variety produced at the Royal Canadian Mint from Canada. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents series. A relatively low-mintage year at 16,635,552 struck — scarcer than most Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Current catalog values range from $6 in lower grades to $70 in top condition — a top-quartile premium issue for the series; composed of nickel plated steel (3.95 g).

1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents

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The 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 16,635,552, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Susan Taylor. Made of nickel plated steel, weighing 3.95 grams, with a diameter of 21.2 mm, and a thickness of 1.76 mm, and featuring a smooth edge.

The obverse is head of queen elizabeth ii, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. It reads “ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA P SB”. The reverse is a beaver, over the inscription "canada", surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf. It reads “5 CENTS KG CANADA 2005”.

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GradePrice (USD)
63$6.00
65$70.00

Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
3.95 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Thickness
1.76 mm
Edge
Smooth
Designer
Susan Taylor
Currency
Canadian dollar (1858-date)

More in this Series

Other 1953 Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents variants
  • 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Near Leaf
  • 1953 With Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf
  • 1953 With Shoulder Fold, Near Leaf
  • 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Specimen
  • 1953 With Shoulder Fold, Near Leaf Specimen
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents?
The 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents has a total mintage of 16,635,552.
What is the 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents made of?
The 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents is made of nickel plated steel, weighs 3.95 grams, measures 21.2 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents minted?
The 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
How much is a 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents worth?
A 1953 No Shoulder Fold, Far Leaf Queen Elizabeth II 5 Cents is valued between $6 and $70, depending on grade and condition.

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